Ned Kelly Stew (With Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Ned Kelly Stew (With Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg diced beef; 1 large onion (diced); 1/4 red capsicum (diced); 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce; 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce (fountain if poss); 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables; 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters); 1 1/4 cups cornflour, for thickening; 1 1/2 cups self raising flour; milk; salt; 2 beef bouillon cubes

Servings: persons

1 kg diced beef
1 large onion (diced)
1/4 red capsicum (diced)
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce (fountain if poss)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
4 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters)
1 1/4 cups cornflour, for thickening
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
milk
salt
2 beef bouillon cubes

1
Heat some oil in large heavy based pot add beef and onion.
2
Fry until brown add capsicum and stir a little. Add about 6 cups of water,tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and veggies and then cook for 1 1/2 hours until the beef is completely tender.
3
After the meat is tender add potatoes.
4
Dumplings: Aside get a large mixing bowl and mix self raising flour and salt together adding milk till mixture is stiff and gooey.
5
Spoon out 1 lump of mixture on the top of the stew and then another do this till all mixture is in balls on top of the stew. Place a tight lid on and cook for 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked.
6
You can also check by putting a sharp knife into one of the dumplings. If it comes out clean there done.
7
Get the corn flour and mix with just enough water to make a paste add to stew little at a time to thicken when it is thick enough discard the rest.
8
Serve with dumplings. Mmm, very very nice, real Australian out back dinner--Enjoy!
9
This recipe is awesome in a slow cooker!

1155

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg diced beef, 1 large onion (diced), 1/4 red capsicum (diced), 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Ned Kelly Stew (With Dumplings) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ned Kelly Stew (With Dumplings)

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Variations & substitutions

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